Tag: Opeifa

NRC Grants LAMATA Permanent Rail Operating Licence
June 30, 2026 No Responses

NRC Grants LAMATA Permanent Rail Operating Licence

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has granted the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) a permanent operating licence and a long-term Track Access Agreement, a landmark regulatory approval expected to accelerate the expansion of Lagos’ rail network and significantly boost...
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NRC Suspends Kajola–Apapa Passenger Train Service
June 29, 2026 No Responses

NRC Suspends Kajola–Apapa Passenger Train Service

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced the temporary suspension of its Kajola–Apapa (BAT) Passenger Train Service for three weeks to allow for scheduled maintenance of its locomotives and coaches.According to the Corporation, the suspension wil...
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NRC Begins Recertification For Red Line Operational License
March 26, 2026 No Responses

NRC Begins Recertification For Red Line Operational License

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has commenced the recertification process for the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Red Line operational license, following the earlier issuance of a one-year provisional license for the system.As part of the process, a high...
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NRC MD Apologises To NUJ
August 31, 2025 one Response

NRC MD Apologises To NUJ

Following allegations of harassment of a Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) correspondent, the Managing Director, Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Kayode Opeifa, has apologised to the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ).The incident, which involved NTA Tran...
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NUJ Condemns Alleged Harassment Of Journalist By NRC Boss
August 29, 2025 4 Responses

NUJ Condemns Alleged Harassment Of Journalist By NRC Boss

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council has condemned alleged ‘harassment and intimidation’ of NTA Reporter, Ladi Bala by the Managing Director, Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Mr. Kayode Opeifa.A statement issued by Jide Oyekunle, ...
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Tinubu Appoints Opeifa Nigerian Railway’s Managing Director
January 22, 2025 No Responses

Tinubu Appoints Opeifa Nigerian Railway’s Managing Director

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Dr. Kayode Opeifa the Managing Director, Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC).Opeifa, a former Commissioner for Transportation in Lagos State, is a foremost transport expert.An indigene of Lagos State, Opeifa succeeds Mr...
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